Petroleum Chemistry
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Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn. Taught every second year (next time Autumn 2013). |
| Subject overlap | K203: 10stp |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Basic principles of general chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course KJEM203 the students will be able to:
- give an overview of the chemical composition and physical properties of petroleum, petroleum products and renewable motor fuels
- specify quality criteria for petroleum products and renewable motor fuels
- present the chemistry of the most important refinery processes
- give an overview of the resource base for petroleum and renewable alternatives
- find information and perform individual evaluations of questions pertaining to production and use of petroleum from different sources and renewable motor fuels
Contact Information
Please contact the Department of Chemistry: studieveileder@kj.uib.no / post@kj.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn. Taught every second year (next time Autumn 2013).
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
The course reviews the chemical and physical properties of petroleum and alternative motor fuels, including different types of quality parameters. Furthermore, modern procedures for fractionating and analysing oil and gas are presented, together with a chemical description of central refining processes. The product slate from petroleum refining is discussed. Additional subjects such as oil pollution, alternative motor fuels and the fluid properties of petroleum mixtures are included. A literature based project on selected aspects of energy resources or petroleum characterisation is part of the course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course KJEM203 the students will be able to:
- give an overview of the chemical composition and physical properties of petroleum, petroleum products and renewable motor fuels
- specify quality criteria for petroleum products and renewable motor fuels
- present the chemistry of the most important refinery processes
- give an overview of the resource base for petroleum and renewable alternatives
- find information and perform individual evaluations of questions pertaining to production and use of petroleum from different sources and renewable motor fuels
Pre-requirements
Basic principles of general chemistry.
Compulsory Requirements
Project, included oral presentation. Compulsory work are valid for six following semesteres.
Assessment methods
Written exam (4h). In case 4 or less candidates are registered, the examination may be oral.
Approved exercises (compulsory work) are valid for six following semesters.
Examination supporting materials during the written exam: non- programmable calculator (definite models decided by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences).
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
Please contact the Department of Chemistry: studieveileder@kj.uib.no / post@kj.uib.no